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Brewers' Misiorowski and Pirates' Skenes set new standards for velocity in Milwaukee's 4-2 win
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Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Jacob Misiorowski (32) reacts to striking out Pittsburgh Pirates' Oneil Cruz for the third out in the fourth inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, June 25, 2025, in Milwaukee. - photo by AP Photo/Kayla Wolf
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Milwaukee’s Jacob Misiorowski and Pittsburgh’s Paul Skenes didn’t need to throw as many as 80 pitches to set new standards for velocity on Wednesday in the first matchup between these 23-year-old flamethrowers. Misiorowski struck out eight and allowed two hits and two walks in five shutout innings as his Brewers defeated Skenes’ Pirates 4-2. According to Sportradar, Misiorowski averaged 99.5 mph and Skenes averaged 98.5 on their fastballs.